AHA! Night is a FREE arts & culture festival that takes place the 2nd Thursday of every month in Downtown New Bedford. Explore all that downtown has to offer & enjoy artisans & exhibits, lectures & films, museums & galleries, performance art,
live music, working waterfront, eclectic eateries, family activities,
walking tours, & boutique shops. Every second Thursday from 5-9pm. Join us every Thursday during the summer for City Celebrates!! www.ahanewbedford.org

THE NEW BEDFORD 1/2 MARATHON & RESTAURANT RUN
MARCH 21, 2010

Spectators and others visiting Downtown New Bedford for the Half Marathon Road Race on March 21 can compete in the“Restaurant Run.” Running is acutally not required, walk or stroll to our restaurants, pubs and shops galleries and museums. Many will be offering specials and race day discounts. The event is being sponsored by Downtown New Bedford, Inc., in cooperation with race sponsors The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the City of New Bedford. Read More!

TASTE OF SOUTHCOAST - MAY 16, 2010

3rd Annual Taste of SouthCoast a Huge Success!
Downtown New Bedford, Inc. held its 3rd Taste Of SouthCoast Festival on Sunday, May 17 2009, from noon-4pm at Custom House Square in historic Downtown New Bedford. At this family-friendly event, SouthCoast restaurants, caterers, and bakeries served sample sized portions of their signature dishes. Local beverages provided by Buzzards Bay Brewery & Travessia Urban Winery were available. Ticket price included music by the popular U2 cover band "Joshua Tree" and free children's activities.

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GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST - JULY 2, 3 & 4, 2010

Summerfest is New Bedford’s annual family-oriented
international folk music/arts festival. The festival is held
in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
and featuries an array of musical performers, artisan’s
marketplace, juried crafts, international bazaar and
a variety of food vendors. Wheelchair Access. Maria
Muldaur in concert. Fri. 6:30PM Friday concert - $10/
advance, $15/gate. Sat. & Sun. 11AM–7PM. weekend
passes-$10/one day pass, $15 two-day pass. Advance
pass $10/for the weekend, on sale until June 28. 508-979-
1745. www.newbedfordsummerfest.com.
 

NEW BEDFORD SEAPORT CHOWDER FESTIVAL -
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Downtown New Bedford, Inc. held its 4th Annual Chowder Festival on Sunday, September 13th 2009 from noon-4pm at Custom House Square in the heart of historic Downtown New Bedford. Approximately 30 area restaurants and caterers served sample sized portions of their best clam and quahog chowders, seafood chowder and kale soup under two large circus-size tents. Local beverages were provided by Buzzard Bay Brewery and Travessia Urban Winery. Visitors enjoyed live music and free children's activities.

WORKING WATERFRONT FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2010

The Working Waterfront Festival is a free, family-friendly,
educational celebration of New England’s commercial
fishing industry. Featuring live maritime and ethnic music,
fishermen’s contests, fresh seafood, vessel tours, author
readings, cooking demonstrations, kid’s activities and
more. The festival was voted a Top 100 Event in North America
by the American Bus Association. www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL - DECEMBER 11 & 12, 2010

This holiday season Shop Local, Shop Downtown New Bedford!
The Downtown Holiday Stroll is a fun event for the entire family! Stroll the streets, shop the stores, grab a bite to eat & enjoy plenty of seasonal activities — Santa and Mrs. Claus, strolling musicians, the aroma of holiday treats, the City’s giant tree sparkling on the Library steps, crafts for the kids. Click here for a slide show from 2008.

FAMILY HOLIDAY POPS - DECEMBER 18, 2010

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is once again planning the merriest Holiday celebration in town as they bring its Family Holiday Pops concerts to fill your heart with holiday cheer! Two family-friendly performances will make the Holiday season sparkle with traditional Holiday favorite songs and carols, plus an audience sing-a-long, stunning Holiday decorations, enchanting stories, stirring singers, and even an appearance by Santa Claus! Read More....